Answers to common questions about our Drone Aerial Photography services.
What areas and towns do you operate in?
We offer our services to anyone living or working in the South East including London, Kent and Essex. If you do not live in London, Kent or Essex, then please contact us as we may be able to go further afield depending on where you live and work.
Do you need to plan the flight?
Yes we do a full risk assesment and survey of the site up to a week before the booking, there may be a small charge for this that is fully refunded as part of the final payment if you complete the booking.
What if you cant fly on the day?
If Air Traffic Control restrictions or the weather restrict the flight we will give you a full refund if a deposit has been paid.
Do you give a demonstration of your work?
Yes, we are more than happy to give you a demonstration of our work. You can find our contact details here. Give us a call and we can arrange a time that is convenient for you.
How much do you charge?
It really depends on what services you require. If you would like to give me a ring, we can give you an estimate depending on your exact needs.
Why is a drone ideal for a wedding?
A drone is ideal for a wedding because it is going to capture the best parts of your day. There are things that your photographer will not see because they are concentrating on the bride and groom and taking specific pictures. The drone can take pictures of the wedding venue and its surroundings.
Who will control the drone?
A qualified CAA Drone Pilot will control the drone at all times
Can you fly the drone in bad weather conditions?
No, if the wind and / or rain is outside the permissible parameters we wont be able to fly.
Are you fully licensed & insured?
Yes, we are fully licensed after having many hours of training. we have the qualification to prove this. we am also fully insured observing fully all safety considerations.
How far and how high can the drone go?
The CAA gives us permissions to fly 400 feet (120m) vertically and up to 500m horizontally. We always ensure that we keep the aircraft in visual line of sight at all times.
How long do the drones fly for?
It really does depend on how long the battery lasts for. Our drones can fly up to 20 minutes at a time, but we do carry a good supply of batteries with us so can get quite a lot of footage throughout the day.
What is aerial photography?
Aerial photography is when a photograph or video is taken from the air by a drone or a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle).